Energy Weapon Systems is an Advanced Tech skill in Starfield that improves your ship's energy weapons. Read on to learn the effects of the Energy Weapon Systems skill, how to unlock and rank up the Energy Weapon Systems skill, and the backgrounds that know it.
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Energy Weapon Systems Skill | |
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Skill Tree: Tech |
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Tier: Advanced |
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In the 24th century, advancements in energy weapons technology have revolutionized combat, as much in space as on the ground. |
As Energy Weapon Systems is a higher-tier Advanced skill, it is unlocked by spending a total of 4 skill points in the Tech skill tree before it can be learned.
There are no backgrounds that start with the Energy Weapon Systems skill.
Rank | Challenge | Effects |
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1 | Spend a total of 4 Skill Points in the Tech tree. | Energy ship weapons have 10% increased damage and cost 15% less to use in Targeting Mode. |
2 | Deal 1000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. | Energy ship weapons have 20% increased damage and cost 30% less to use in Targeting Mode. |
3 | Deal 4000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. | Energy ship weapons have 30% increased damage and cost 45% less to use in Targeting Mode. |
4 | Deal 10000 damage to enemy ships with Energy weapons. | Energy ship weapons recharge 30% faster. |
The ship you pilot during the UC Vanguard Piloting Exam has an energy weapon you can use to complete the challenge. This exam is part of the UC Vanguard Faction Quest Supra Et Ultra. Dealing damage with one of your ship's weapons labeled in the HUD as "LAS" will progress the challenge.
When you start the simulation, remember to allocate your ship's energy to your weapons.
How to Complete the Vanguard Simulation
Energy Weapons excel at damaging shields. Install more damaging Energy Weapons to your ship to complete the challenge faster. The Flare 15MW IR Laser is a good choice early on for players that do not have higher ranks of Piloting or Starship Design.
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